Reviews and Recommendations

May 2013

05/30/2013

The first 80 percent of this book is worthwhile reading but the balance is sadly more than record of Elder Nelson's travels in connection with his service as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the governing body of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I was hoping for much more. The book lacks the same spirit that suffuses much of Elder Nelson's public discourses and sermons.

05/27/2013

Not intended to be an exhaustive history of the Court, rather a collection of--as the title implies--stories of the Court's history and the men and women who have served it. Justice O'Connor touches on her favorite moments in the Court's history and some of its more famous personalities. Easy to read and very approachable. Non-lawyers and lawyers alike will enjoy.

05/13/2013

I heard Michael Abrashoff speak at a recent conference I attended. I was impressed enough to pick up a copy of his book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's Your Ship is an account of Abrashoff's two-year tenure as captain of the U.S.S. Benfold, during which time he took and underperforming crew and ship and turned them into top performers. Here he describes the secrets to his success.